St. Paul Police Chief Exposes Mayor Kaohly Her in Sexual Harassment Scandal
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St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry has filed a sexual harassment complaint against Mayor Kaohly Her, exposing alleged misconduct at the highest level of city government and raising concerns about the mayor’s fitness for office.
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry submitted a written sexual harassment complaint to the city attorney on April 1, alleging that Mayor Kaohly Her made inappropriate sexual comments toward him and other municipal employees. The complaint, which details the mayor’s alleged misconduct, was obtained by a local news outlet and states that litigation is 'reasonably foreseeable,' requesting a full extraction of the mayor's phone data for evidence. This development raises serious questions about the mayor’s judgment and the culture of accountability in city hall.
Chief Henry has participated in multiple interviews with investigators. His attorney, Chris Madel, said, '> Chief Henry just closed a triple-homicide case in under four hours. He’s got a city to keep safe and has no comment on this.' The chief’s dedication to public safety stands in stark contrast to the mayor’s alleged behavior, which threatens to undermine public trust in city leadership.
The mayor’s office declined to comment on the active investigation, citing the need to protect confidentiality and the integrity of the process, and expressed regret for any unintended impact of her actions. The president of the St. Paul Police Federation, Mark Ross, emphasized the union’s focus on supporting rank-and-file officers and serving the community, but could not elaborate further, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations.
The complaint alleges that the mayor sent inappropriate and potentially unlawful text messages using mobile phones, including a 'Happy Weiner Wednesday' message and a redacted screenshot with suggestive language. It claims the behavior extends beyond isolated incidents and involves other city employees and police officers. The filing notes that Chief Henry filed the complaint to prevent further unchecked conduct and to protect others from retaliation, demonstrating the chief’s commitment to upholding standards in city government.
Mayor Her, the first woman and first Hmong American to hold the office, was elected less than seven months ago and has already faced scrutiny over the city’s budget and controversial plans to address homeless encampments. Now, her leadership is under even greater suspicion as this scandal unfolds.